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2026 PIPER M500
Starts from the median asking price of 32 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($1,224,450), then adjusts for:
- Year +4 vs comparable listings +6.0%
- No Autopilot (69% of comps have one) -1.2%
- No ADS-B (59% of comps have one) -1.5%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper M500 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 0 SNEW |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASA G1000 |
Description
BEA is the exclusive dealer for the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Spain and Portugal. GARMIN G1000 NXi IS THE NEXT GENERATION OF GLASS COCKPITS The G1000 NXi system takes the legacy G1000 glass flight deck platform to a higher level of performance and capability. It combines added processing power with brighter, smoother high resolution displays and enhanced optional features including; SurfaceWatch runway identification and alerting technology, Connext (Flight Stream 510) wireless cockpit connectivity, HSI mapping on your primary flight display, animated NEXRAD datalink weather and autopilot coupled visual approaches down to pilot selectable minimums.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | M500 |
| Condition | New |
Airframe
| Total Time | 0 |
|---|---|
| Range | 1,000 NM |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 5,092 lb |
| Max Landing Weight | 4,850 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 0 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper M500
Typical model-level figures for the Piper M500 (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $69,120 | $112,320 |
| Fixed | $213,652 | $213,652 |
| Variable | $210,720 | $342,420 |
| Total / hour | $2,122 | $1,711 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 800 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 225 kts · 259 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 5 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 3' 10" × 4' 2" × 12' 3" |
| Interior volume | 201 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 2700 ft / 2900 ft |
About this plane
The Piper M500 has a variable operating cost of $967 per hour. It offers a range of 225 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 235 knots (270 mph), with an average fuel burn of 48 gallons per hour. The cabin of the M500 measures 3'10" high, 4'2" wide, and 12'3" long, delivering 201 cubic feet of interior volume. Designed to accommodate up to 6 occupants, including the pilot, the aircraft features a pressurized, luxurious cabin with executive seating for a refined and comfortable flying experience. Requiring only 2,700 feet for takeoff and 2,900 feet for landing, the M500 excels in short-runway operations while maintaining impressive cruise efficiency, making it a smart choice for operators seeking performance, comfort, and versatility in a single-engine turboprop. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Piper M500's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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